Kim Yong-nam, Longtime Ceremonial Head of North Korea, Dead at 97

In a country where political purges are frequent, Mr. Kim was a notable exception and served three generations of its dynastic rulers.

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Why Are North Korean Troops in Ukraine Taking Heavy Casualties?

The North Korean army is one of the world’s largest.​ As it joins Russia’s war against Ukraine, its soldiers are paying a price for Kim Jong-un’s geopolitical maneuvers.

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